Dangriga | |
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Nickname(s): The Culture Capital, Griga | |
Coordinates: 16°58′N 88°13′W / 16.967°N 88.217°W | |
Country | Belize |
District | Stann Creek |
Founded | 1700s |
Government | |
• Mayor of Dangriga | Aaron Gongora |
Elevation | sea level m (0 ft) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 12,000 |
estimated | |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
Website | Official Dangriga Website |
Dangriga, formerly known as Stann Creek Town, is a town in southern Belize. It is on the Caribbean coast at the mouth of Stann Creek. It is the capital of Belize's Stann Creek District and also the largest town in southern Belize. It is served by the Dangriga Airport.
Dangriga is a Garífuna word meaning "standing waters".[1]
The city is served by Southern Regional Hospital.